Hidden gems: Lakes in Surfers Paradise

Discover the city's hidden treasures—remarkable spots that are relatively undiscovered but offer exceptional experiences. Our selection criteria? A rating of 4.5 or higher with fewer than 150 reviews. Explore these lesser-known yet outstanding places that promise a delightful visit in Surfers Paradise. This list contains 23 places from Lake category.

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Lake Somerset
Lake
5.00 (6 reviews) (~136.31 km from centre)
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Lake Cootharaba
Lake
This large lake at the south end of the Great Sandy National Park offers fishing, sailing & more.
4.80 (25 reviews) (~198.38 km from centre)
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Cakora Lake
Lake
4.80 (13 reviews) (~179.83 km from centre)
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Lake Glenlyon
Lake
4.80 (10 reviews) (~217.1 km from centre)
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Lake Kimberley
Lake
4.80 (10 reviews) (~26.48 km from centre)
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Swan Lake
Lake
4.80 (6 reviews) (~10.07 km from centre)
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Brown Lake (Bummel)
Lake
Freshwater natural perched lake popular as a swimming spot with barbecue & picnic facilities.
4.70 (105 reviews) (~56.75 km from centre)
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Poona Lake
Lake
4.70 (60 reviews) (~228.46 km from centre)
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Lake Maroon
Lake
👍👍 Nice quite dam to get away from the "rat race". Week days are best.. Southern side of dam has a couple of camping areas, pretty cheap. Dam is a very wide sealed boat ramp, public toilets and vacilities for day visits on Northern Side..
4.70 (41 reviews) (~79.14 km from centre)
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Storm King Dam
Lake
👍👍 Beautiful place to canoe or kayak, have a bbq and explore. Wonderful array of bird life, fish and turtles!
4.70 (28 reviews) (~160.17 km from centre)
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Lake Hugh Muntz
Lake
👍 Good place to kick back and relax. Take the bug repellent!
4.70 (15 reviews) (~5.66 km from centre)
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Robina Waters
Lake
4.70 (7 reviews) (~6.49 km from centre)
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Lake Magellan
Lake
👍 Small man made lake. Popular spot
4.70 (7 reviews) (~133.89 km from centre)
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Lake Heron
Lake
4.70 (6 reviews) (~9.77 km from centre)
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Lake Ainsworth
Lake
Tea-tree tannins & oil infuse this freshwater lake popular for swimming, kayaking & canoeing.
4.60 (82 reviews) (~88.58 km from centre)
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Lake Samsonvale
Lake
👍 Beautiful place with many Bbq facilities, children's play area etc.
4.60 (42 reviews) (~97.95 km from centre)
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Lake Weyba
Lake
Large, shallow saltwater lake, a popular spot for swimming, fishing, boating & wildlife viewing.
4.60 (42 reviews) (~176.95 km from centre)
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Lake Manchester
Lake
👍👍 I went hiking through Lake Manchester loop. 5 hours for 20km. It was absolutely amazing. Lots of wild flowers and beautiful scenery. Birds sounds and having breakfast just beside the lake. Highly recommended.
4.60 (36 reviews) (~86.27 km from centre)
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Brown Lake
Lake
4.60 (8 reviews) (~55.62 km from centre)
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Lake Baroon
Lake
Lake created by Baroon Pocket Dam, with picnic areas, walking tracks, fishing, swimming & paddling.
4.50 (55 reviews) (~152.73 km from centre)
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